Introduction to Structured Programming is a foundational course that teaches students the fundamental principles and techniques of the structured programming methodology. This course emphasizes the systematic approach to problem-solving through the use of well-defined control structures, modular design, and top-down programming techniques. Students will learn to write clear, efficient, and maintainable code using structured programming paradigms, with practical implementation in a high-level programming language such as C, Pascal, or Python.

The course covers essential programming constructs including sequence, selection, and iteration, while emphasizing proper program design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Students will develop skills in algorithm development, flowcharting, pseudocode writing, and translating problem statements into working programs.

The course covers patients' physical, psychological, and social assessment, including fluid and electrolyte balance. It will also allow the student to explain communicable diseases' causes, manifestations, and management. Students' skills will be developed to perform nursing assessments on patients.

COURSE OUTCOME

By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

• Describe the various ways of assessing patients
• Develop skills to perform nursing assessments on patients
• Discuss fluid and electrolyte imbalances
• Describe and manage common communicable diseases